本片榮獲「電影旬報」年度十大電影第三位及最佳男主角獎! 身影漸遠;記憶猶在! 故土深情;有誰共鳴? 在瀨戶內海的倉橋島上,一對靠用船搬運石頭為、過著簡單生活的夫婦,因為工業化的關係,雖然深愛故鄉,但為了追尋更光明的前景和新天地,卻不得不離開。這是一部歌頌故土深情而又充滿感慨的言志作品,是《男人之苦》、《幸福黃手絹》導演山田洋次特別有感而發的作品。他在故事發生的廣島縣倉橋島居住了一個多月,精心構思劇本,還大膽起用當地作即興演出,結果成績蜚然,被公認為山田的畢生傑作之一。On a beautiful island in Seto Inner Sea, Seichi and Minko make their living by transporting rocks to construction sites by boat. They cherish the deepest affection for this piece of land they call home, and the simple life they lead. But rapid industrial growth makes it all but impossible to continue their chosen living style, and they are forced to leave their beloved hometown in search of a brighter future. But their hometown lingers on their hearts, and they dream of a time when they may once again return.